Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Nehemiah 9:12:

• Kupsabiny: “You led/guided our ancestors by a cloud during the day and led them by a pillar of fire during the night so that they would know the way/pass.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “By day, you (sing.) led them by a thick cloud, and by night, by a blazing fire, to give light on something- they -walk-on.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “In the daytime you (sing.) led them by-means-of a cloud, at night you (sing.) illuminated their path by-means-of a fire.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• English: “During each day you led our ancestors with a bright cloud that resembled a huge pillar, and each night you led them by a flaming cloud that gave them light to show them where to walk.” (Source: Translation for Translators)